Urbanscape Watercolour Workshop

Transform everyday architectural scenes into dramatic, atmospheric works of art with renowned watercolorist Brian Tai. In this hands-on workshop designed specifically for beginners, you will learn how to capture the striking contrast of sunlight hitting rooftops, potted plants, and rustic walls, bringing vitality and warmth to street-level views.

Who It Is For

• Complete beginners with zero prior watercolor experience looking for a welcoming, step-by-step introduction.
• Sketchers and hobbyists who want to build confidence in painting architecture and streetscapes without getting bogged down in rigid detail.
• Anyone eager to learn how to capture everyday moments, light, and local nostalgia through a fluid, expressive medium.

Why You Should Join

• Learn from a Master: Direct guidance from Brian Tai, a distinguished member of the Malaysian Watercolour Society, known for his loose, emotive depictions of urban light.
• Demystify Shadows: Discover how bold, dark value contrast actually creates the illusion of bright, glowing sunlight.
• Stress-Free Environment: Gain practical techniques to keep your work spontaneous, expressive, and lighthearted.

What You Will Learn

• Tonal Values & Contrast: How to use deep, warm shadows to pull bright highlights forward and make your focal points pop.
• Simplifying Complex Shapes: Breaking down detailed buildings, hanging pots, and street elements into manageable, loose watercolor shapes.
• Wash & Edges: Techniques for combining clean, hard-edged shadow shapes with soft, atmospheric washes.
• Color Temperature: Mixing warm sunlight tones with cool, luminous shadow hues to evoke true atmosphere.

Class Details

Date : 13 September 2026, Sunday

Time : 2:00 to 6:00pm

Fees : RM180

Venue: Stickerrific, Jaya One

Paper, watercolor paints, basic brushes and handout included but you are welcomed to bring your own materials for the classes:

• Round brushes in sizes 4, 8 and 12
  
• Watercolor palette (minimum 12 colors)

About the Instructor

Brian Tai is an artist cum math/physics tutor with over 26 years of experience in watercolor, acrylic and oil painting.

Involvement in Art

Administrator of Sketchwalk Kuala Lumpur

Member of Scenic Ranger (Singapore )

Exhibition Participation

Ecoworld “Journey of art “ exhibition 2017

Blossom Art Festival 2017

Sketchwalk Kuala Lumpur 3rd Anniversary membership exhibition 2017

Incheon Global Art Exhibition 2017

// IMPORTANT //

In the event that the class is cancelled by the instructor or falls on a public holiday we will replace the class on a different day and inform all students in advance. If you are unable to attend any of the classes, there will be no replacements or refunds due to the very low fees for the classes, thank you for your understanding! If you have any further enquiries, kindly email us at stickerrific.workshop@gmail.com.